taste the california forest
discover bay nut:
the wild sister of coffee and chocolate,
native to the west coast
Nuts from the California bay laurel tree (Umbellularia californica), known as bay nuts, peppernuts, or myrtle nuts, are a wild food whose range extends only from southern California to southern Oregon.
These nutrient-dense nuts have sustained the inhabitants of these lands for thousands of years. The flavor has been compared to coffee, chocolate, and toasted grain, but wilder.
Taste the complexity of this nut, and take a journey into the coastal forest!
north american forest food at its finest
supporting native foodways
Tree Folk gifts bay nuts to Native people across the state. We work with Native chefs, organizations, and food distribution networks to help increase knowledge and connection to this traditional food. We donate 2% of total revenue to regional Native food sovereignty efforts.
nutrient density
California bay nuts are the only plant-based food from North America with a significant amount of medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs. Lauric and capric acid MCTs make up about half of the bay nut’s composition. Lauric acid — known from MCT-rich coconut oil — is named after the laurel tree!
MCT oils have antimicrobial and antifungal properties, and various studies have explored the link between MCTs, cognitive function and energy levels. This could be why many people report feeling stimulated after eating bay nuts.
Bay nuts are also quite high in iron, potassium, and antioxidants.
taste the wild
Our primary ingredients come from wild and cultivated coastal trees, including California bay laurel and Pacific Northwest Hazelnut.
A classic nocciolata made from foraged California bay nuts, Willamette Valley organic hazelnuts, and organic cane sugar. Roasted and stone ground to silky perfection. Spread on your favorite bread, add to pastries, or just eat by the delicious spoonful. Store at room temperature.
6 oz jar
Bay nut powder melts like chocolate. Use as you would chocolate in any recipe. Whisk into simmering full fat milk for a tasty hot drink. Or serve on ice for a refreshing summer beverage. Add to smoothies, hot cereal and baked goods. Salt & sweeten to taste.
6oz compostable bag
Pecan butter made with Cypress Pond pecans. Cypress Pond is a farm in Southwest Georgia founded by civil rights activists as a network of Black-owned farms reversing the long legacy of land discrimination.
Ingredients: pecans, sea salt
Bay nuts, roasted to order. Crush and crumble, grind and sweeten, or snack on whole. This versatile nut can be enjoyed as a sweet or savory delicacy. Coffee, chocolate, toasted grain; floral, earthy, and foresty. Let us know if you feel the kick!
3.5oz glass jar
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